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The black-and white plaster ceilings with alternating shiny and matte finishes pick up the natural light coming in from all directions.

Much of the original furniture remains in the home, including wooden bookshelves set into concrete room dividers. “I find the way he resolved the corners with obtuse angles quite beautiful,” writes Maria. “He used the same detail for both the table and the bookcase. The photographers were drawn to the materials in addition to the form of the furnishings. “I love all the materials inside the house, especially those that were used by Riva to create the furniture,” says Francesco Paleari, who with Allegra Martin shot the apartment for the first time in decades for the book.

It was important for the creative pair to be able to showcase their collection of art pieces throughout.

The team used their office kitchen reno to explore bringing mixed materials together in a cohesive fashion.

The new kitchen-and-dining area connects to the living area and the rear yard.

“I like the darkness of walnut. Other woods tend to yellow if you don’t stain it, while walnut stays true to itself,” Caleb says. The white glass tile backsplash melds with the wall.

At 700 square feet, Chris and Ady's cottage had to make economical use of space—like the bar-height dining table doubling as a cooking countertop.